Aviation History
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| We have created the Alexis Park Inn &
Suites with the intention of keeping aviation history alive and vital -- not
just something to read about in a dusty old museum. With each
luxury suite representing a different era, aviation history becomes an
integral part of your stay whenever you visit Iowa City. |
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| The task of keeping our history alive is
ongoing, and includes several major projects, of both local, national
and international interest. These include: |
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History of the Iowa City Airport |
| Opened in 1918, KIOW is the oldest airport
west of the Mississippi still in its original location. Read the
amazing tale of how commercial aviation began right here in Iowa City |
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History of the
International Fighter Pilots Fellowship |
| Formed in 1971 by Dudley Henriques, this
invitation-only honor society comprised some of the world's "Best of the
Best" pilots. |
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Fly-In Aviation Museums |
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One of the supreme ironies of most aviation
museums is that they can't be reached by small plane. This exclusive list is for those museums that CAN be
reached by light plane. |
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Aviation Videos |
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View everything from a landing here in Iowa
City, to historic plane crashes, to documentary out-takes. This
page is rapidly becoming THE aviation video page on the web.
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A History of the Inn |
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Read the tale of the Alexis Park Inn & Suites, and how we
came to own it... |
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